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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1900

Page

4

Conway Marshall for state treasurer urged by GAR and parties

The Garnett rally launches Conway Marshall as a candidate trusted by Democrats and Populists. Marshall is described as prudent, liberal, and hard working with 35 years in Kansas, well known across counties, capable of united campaigning to strengthen the ticket and elect Bryan electors.

Conway Marshall Garnett Iial Marshall Democrats Party of Reform Kansas Mark Bryan

Clay Center Convention Report and Speakers

The meeting to nominate delegates for the national Populist convention proceeded smoothly with no governor candidate scrap. Jerry Simpson spoke in the morning and Wm J Bryan addressed thousands in the afternoon at the city park. John S Crosby preached the single tax gospel at the opera house. Ramsay was chosen to represent Anderson county at the national convention.

Clay Center Jerry Simpson Wm. J. Bryan John S. Crosby New York Opera House Bryan D. W. Ramsay Anderson County

Government Should Lay and Run Cable From San Francisco to Honolulu

Editorial discussion arguing that government ownership of the transpacific cable is cheaper and more effective than private firms. It links cable control to broader socialist implications, suggesting government could run telegraph, railroads, money, and even war material, warning of a political march toward socialism. The piece cites the Pacific cable subsidies and cites newspapers The Omaha Bee and The Nonconformist.

San Francisco Honolulu Pacific Cable Senate House Omaha Bee Bee

War dispatch reports massacre in Manila river ambush

A Ma nila dispatch claims Lieutenant Batch and thirty-seventh regiment cavalry cornered fifty Bolomen in a river and killed them all, their bodies drifting away. The piece condemns benevolent assimilation and Labouring leaders who moralize about the war as hypocritical and uncivilized. It questions Lincoln's country tolerating such acts.

Manila McKinley Abraham Licoln

Debating US Philippine Policy and Moral Right

The piece challenges the US approach to the Philippines as inconsistent with American ideals. It argues the Declaration principles apply universally, condemns conquest, and urges returning to just means and the Golden Rule. It notes Cuba as precedent and warns against party-driven policy.

Philippines United States George III George II Transvaal Greece Brazil Congo Free State Cuba England Spain Providence Philippine Islands Congress Philppine

Senate Inquiry Reveals Cuban Duty Officers Get Extra Pay

Secretary Root reports four Army officers serving Cuba governance duties received annual allowances totaling 17 000 beyond their standard pay. Payments included 7500 for the Havana military governor 5000 for another Havana governor 1800 for the island customs chief and 1800 for the island treasurer. The issue underscores higher compensation for civil service in Havana compared to frontline conditions.

Senate Secretary of War United States Army Cuba Root Army Havanna Mavanna Island of Cuba Island of Treasury United States William of Canton

Sutty and Liu Run County Vigilance Rally

J. W. Sutty and Liu are listed in a county event notice. Revk appears as a brief placeholder in the transcription.

J. W. Sutty, Liu

Alumni Reception Receives Strong Support Despite Storm

Alumni hosted a reception for the graduating class amid stormy weather. A large crowd attended as praise poured in for efforts led by President Oliver C. Peevastien and Judge Selwor. The event featured convivial services, honored guests, and a warm closing as attendees departed satisfied.

Oliver C. Peevastien Selwor

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